ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 27, 2026.
PSNA challenges Luxon to reveal NZ’s vote in ICC chief prosecutor case
Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine solidarity group in New Zealand has challenged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to explain why his government has not revealed how the country voted at the International Criminal Court over the ouster of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after intense Israeli and US lobbying. Khan has been under attack from
Small businesses in Australia have a hard time getting finance. Other countries offer a different solution
Half of small business loans in Australia involve putting the family home on the line. But in the US, UK and Germany, governments do more to help.
Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority
If this poll’s results were reflected at an election, Labor would lose its majority, with One Nation and the Coalition combined leading Labor in seats by 73–68.
Protecting pets in domestic violence cases will take more than a law change
Changing NZ’s Crimes Act to cover family pets caught in violent situations is a good start. But better resourcing and training will be needed to make it work.
Older people’s media literacy can be boosted in just 60 minutes – new study
Imagine a world where nobody clicks on misleading content online. Media literacy can get us there.
Even the government agrees Job-ready Graduates has failed. Here’s what should replace it
An arts degree under the Job-ready Graduates scheme will now cost more than $54,000.
The dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia
Australia may enter spring with a highly flammable landscape – and no room for complacency.
One Nation is worried about PBS drugs sold on the black market. But how big an issue is this?
It’s hard to know exactly how big an issue this is today, whether this is becoming more common or how much it costs taxpayers. But here’s what we know so far.
With contentious fisheries reforms on hold, should NZ rethink bottom trawling?
Amid renewed debate over bottom trawling, decades of marine research suggest the balance between fishing and conservation needs revisiting.
Accepting free will doesn’t exist could make us less hateful and ashamed
Importantly, even if we don’t believe in free will, our sense of accountability stays intact, according to new research.
Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era
Reform needs to be careful. Simply shutting down existing workplaces could leave some disabled workers worse off.
As China bans new cars with unsafe doors, Australia risks becoming a ‘dumping’ ground
In less than six months, China will start phasing in a world-first ban on hidden car door handles. A US ban may be next. So what’s happening in Australia?
New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean
Our war game simulations showed how vital it is to protect shipping routes across the entire ocean, not just in waters close to Australia.
Public health advice tells us to buy local. Can Canada’s food system keep up?
A resilient food system requires connecting affordability, trade, food safety, biosecurity, regional infrastructure and preparedness before the next disruption.
The homelessness scourge in cities like London, Ont., exposes the evils of wealth inequality
There’s a widening divide between two Canadas: one marked by working-class misery and homelessness; the other by the unprecedented prosperity of the uber-wealthy. This wealth gap is unsustainable.
Most breastfeeding mothers take medication, but many are making decisions without good information
When parents stop a medication they need or interrupt breastfeeding earlier than intended, the impact affects both mother and child. We need better evidence and decision support.
Extreme heat increases the risk of workplace injuries across Canada
High temperatures raise the risk of everyday workplace injuries, yet Canada still has no common standard to protect workers from extreme heat.
How next-generation photovoltaics could contribute to electricity storage
Solar energy is associated with intermittency issues, as it only generates electricity when the sun shines. Certain PV systems can provide cost-effective power reserves for storing electricity.
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 26, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 26, 2026.